epara-skincare epara skincare Moisturizing Face Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Niacinamide
4. Glyceryl Stearate SE
5. Hexyl Laurate
6. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
7. Benzophenone-3
8. Butyrospermum Parkii
9. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
10. Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
11. Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
12. Arachidyl Alcohol
13. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
14. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
15. Plankton Extract
16. Lecithin
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Behenyl Alcohol
19. Polyacrylate-15
20. Arachidyl Glucoside
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Polyacrylate-17
23. Disodium EDTA
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. C11-15 Pareth-40
26. C11-15 Pareth-7
27. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
28. Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
29. Boswellia Carterii Oil
30. Citric Acid
31. Sodium Hyaluronate
32. Citrus Aurantium Oil
33. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
34. Caprylyl Glycol
35. Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
36. Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
37. Geraniol
38. BHT
39. Tocopherol
40. Sodium Ascorbate
41. Sodium Hydroxide
42. Linalool
43. Citronellol
44. Limonene
45. Benzyl Benzoate
46. Benzyl Salicylate
47. Farnesol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains sulfatesContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Salicylate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hexyl Laurate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

皮肤调理剂

Butyrospermum Parkii

Other ingredients

Benzophenone-3Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractSclerocarya Birrea Seed OilArachidyl AlcoholArgania Spinosa Kernel OilPotassium Cetyl PhosphatePlankton ExtractLecithinPhenoxyethanolBehenyl AlcoholPolyacrylate-15Arachidyl GlucosideXanthan GumPolyacrylate-17Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinC11-15 Pareth-40C11-15 Pareth-7Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateCananga Odorata Flower OilBoswellia Carterii OilCitric AcidSodium HyaluronateCitrus Aurantium OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCaprylyl GlycolDisodium Lauryl SulfosuccinateSodium Laureth-12 SulfateGeraniolBHTTocopherolSodium AscorbateSodium HydroxideLinaloolCitronellolLimoneneBenzyl BenzoateBenzyl SalicylateFarnesol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Benzophenone-3

Not decoded yet

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants for skin conditioning; natural extract, watch batch consistency

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; fatty acid-rich for hair and skin conditioning; requires antioxidants due to unsaturation.

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Plankton Extract

Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Polyacrylate-15

Not decoded yet

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Polyacrylate-17

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

C11-15 Pareth-40

Not decoded yet

C11-15 Pareth-7

Not decoded yet

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin

Boswellia Carterii Oil

Frankincense essential oil; penetrant; high-concentration allergen risk.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Citrus Aurantium Oil

Sweet Orange Essential Oil; fragrant antioxidant containing allergens like linalool, requires EU labeling.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

Mild anionic cleanser and foaming agent for gentle, low-irritation formulations.

Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate

Anionic sulfate surfactant for cleansing/foaming; strong foamer but can be stripping; lower concentration or blend for sensitive skin.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Sodium Ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate; water-soluble vitamin C form, stable antioxidant. Mild at low conc., may irritate at high conc.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

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